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cross out

1 of 1verb
/krɔs aʊt/
Forms:crosses out,crossing out,crossed out,crossed out
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to draw a line through a word or words to show that they should be removed or ignored

  • The editor asked the writer to cross out unnecessary sentences to improve the clarity of the article.
  • After reviewing the document, the teacher told the student to cross out the incorrect equation.
  • When organizing the schedule, she would cross out appointments that were no longer relevant.
  • In the meeting minutes, the chairperson would cross out agenda items once they were discussed.
  • The designer decided to cross out the initial concept and explore a different direction for the project.